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for they all out of their surplusput into the offering; but she out of her povertyput in all that she had1to live on."
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2And while some were talkingabout the temple, that it was adorned with beautifulstones and votivegifts, He said,
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"As for thesethingswhich you are looking at, the days will come in which3there will not be left one stone upon anotherwhich will not be torndown."
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They questioned Him, saying, "Teacher, whentherefore will thesethingshappen? And what will be the signwhenthesethings are about to takeplace?"
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And He said, "See to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name, saying, '4I am He,' and, 'The time is near.' 5Do not goafter them.
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"When you hear of wars and disturbances, do not be terrified; for thesethingsmusttakeplacefirst, but the end does not follow immediately."
Things to Come
10Then He continued by saying to them, "Nation will riseagainstnation and kingdomagainstkingdom,
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and there will be greatearthquakes, and in variousplacesplagues and famines; and there will be terrors and greatsigns from heaven.
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"But beforeallthesethings, 6they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you, delivering you to the synagogues and prisons, bringing you beforekings and governors for My name'ssake.
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"7It will lead to an opportunity for your testimony.
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"8Somake up your minds not to preparebeforehand to defend yourselves;